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mckennatimberlake

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A client meets the criteria for ambulatory surgery discharge if a nurse assesses that:
 
  A. The client is able to drive home alone
  B. Some respiratory depression is evident
  C. The oxygen saturation level is at 85
  D. No intravenous (IV) narcotics have been given in the last 30 minutes

Question 2

Shaving a client with a disposable razor is contraindicated for a client with:
 
  A. Heart disease
  B. Diabetes mellitus
  C. A head injury
  D. A bleeding disorder



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Answer to Question 1

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D. All postanesthesia care unit (PACU) discharge criteria have been met, and no IV narcotics have been given for last 30 minutes.
A. Responsible adult is present to accompany client.
B. No respiratory depression is evident.
C. Oxygen saturation is greater than 90.

Answer to Question 2

D
D. A bleeding disorder could result in severe bleeding from minor nicks or cuts from shaving with a blade.
A. Shaving with a disposable razor is not contraindicated with heart disease.
B. Shaving with a disposable razor is not contraindicated with diabetes mellitus.
C. Shaving with a disposable razor is not contraindicated with a head injury.



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